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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Engineer - **Company:** Aquila Technology - **Location:** Lexington, MA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Systems Engineering, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Databases, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Software Debugging, Linux, Distributed Data Store, Distributed Systems, Design of User Interfaces, Systems Analysis, Interoperability, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Machine Learning, Enterprise Messaging Systems, MongoDB, Ansible, Prometheus, Software Requirements Analysis, Data Logging, Data Processing, Cloud Platform System, Grafana, SC Clearance, Containerization, Kubernetes, Data Analytics, Machine Learning Operations, Terraform, Splunk, DODAF, Data Pipelines, Devsecops, Docker - **Published:** July 1, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9005685/systems-engineer ## About the Role * 5 years Building and managing databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redis, Mongo, InfluxDB) * 5 years Data Analysis * 5 years Data Visualization (display tool-kits and methodologies) * 5 years Experience with ETL (Extract, transform, and load) * Bachelor's Degree * 2 years Machine Learning/AI * 2 years AI/ML * 2 years Experience developing and implementing algorithms for AI/ML workflows in Python * 5 years Software programming: Java, C/C++, Python, Linux * 2 years Familiarity with monitoring, logging, and observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana and Splunk) * 2 years DevSec Ops experience * 5 years Systems Analysis Nice to Have: * Currently holds a Secret Clearance (OR a higher clearance) * Experience with OMS (open mission systems) and UCI (universal command and control interface) * Containerization (Docker, podman, etc.) What You Will Bring: * Strong background in data analysis, identifying trends, drawing actionable insights, and evaluating data interoperability from diverse sources to support key decisions * Experience designing and implementing distributed data architectures, including publish/subscribe messaging systems (e.g., NATS) and robust Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) pipelines * Proficiency with high-performance database technologies (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB, ClickHouseDB) * Hands-on development experience with Python, Java, and C/C++ for high-performance data processing, analytics, and system components * Deep understanding of observability and visualization stacks, including Grafana for dashboards, Prometheus, and VictoriaMetrics for monitoring large-scale distributed systems * Ability to analyze complex systems, identify performance bottlenecks, debug issues, and implement efficiency improvements * Experience gathering and analyzing system requirements, mapping them to capabilities, identifying gaps, and developing risk mitigation strategies * Strong team collaboration using Agile methodologies, with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision * Familiarity with DevSecOps pipelines, practices, and tools * Experience or strong interest in network emulation and testbed environments Preferred Skills * Active DoW Secret or TS/SCI Clearance * Knowledge of architecture frameworks such as DoDAF, applied across multi-domain and cloud environments * Understanding of Common Intelligence Picture (CIP) and Common Operational Picture (COP) concepts * Expertise in cloud-native infrastructure and automation using Kubernetes, Ansible, and Terraform for deploying and managing scalable environments * Additional experience with containerization (Docker / Podman), infrastructure-as-code, and observability tools (Loki, Fluent Bit, OpenTelemetry) * Proficiency in building AI-powered analytics platforms, including natural language querying, automated reporting, root-cause analysis, cross-run comparisons, and actionable recommendations * Hands-on experience with AI/ML workflows, and integration of AI models into data pipelines and decision-support systems * Experience with Open Mission Systems (OMS) and Universal Command and Control Interface (UCI) * Strong UI/UX practices for data-driven dashboards and applications * Proficiency in designing and optimizing low-latency distributed systems Benefits and Perks: Aquila team members experience the opportunity to be part of a fast-paced, customer-focused, and technically innovative work environment. Aquila strives to deliver the best of the best in technical services to our customers. 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